Rosey Remedies

Makeup is all the rage these days, even more so now with the emergence of hoards of new make-up artistes and beauty gurus galore, and like most other women I have fallen prey to the craze. I love make-up, and trying new products, finding out what works for me and what doesn't (which is never fun). With using so many different things on my face, a proper skin care routine is essential (unfortunately, I still don't have one). I have not been blessed with the best skin, can someone say dry? I kid you not, like desert level dry. My skin is parched and no matter how much water I drink or rejuvenating masks I use, it remains dry as hell, which means I moisturize religiously.

Awhile back (like last summer) I read an article on Noor's Vanity about this "miracle product" which just so happens to be the Thayer's Alcohol-Free Rose Petal and Witch Hazel toner. I researched it and looked all over for it but couldn't find it anywhere here so on my trip later that summer to New Jersey and New York visiting relatives, I managed to swipe a few bottles of the good stuff at Whole Foods. For only $10 it really wasn't bad. Noor's article recommended it for even the most sensitive skin and all skin types in general, so of course I was sold because the Lord knows my poor skin could use the love.

Now, this toner is quite good, I never really used a toner as part of my skincare before because I know most toners dry out your skin even more and I really can't afford that. I gave this one a chance though and it works quite well with my skin, but I can't use it every single day, I use it like 3-4 times a week, once per day after I wash my face and I still moisturize after. Woe is my dry skin >.< But it really feels refreshing and it totally works wonders for those swollen, red, achy pimples, just pour some on a cotton pad and place on irritated area for about 5-10 minutes and voila! No more redness or swelling, maybe a slight ache but not much.

Whilst I was in the States I also picked up the Smith's Minted Rose lip balm from Sephora which I am completely hooked on. It goes on smooth and light, not sticky thank goodness, and leaves your lips super plump. The bonus for me is that I loveeee anything minty for my lips, it somehow makes me feel like it's working (try not to judge me) and it does! I use it every single day, and generously apply at night before bed so it has time to work properly overnight.

Also, another bonus, they both smell divine, not too strong, just a hint and just enough. Try it y'all! (This post is not sponsored, so ya know it's the real deal).

xoxo, Shantilly.